Fishing in Rockford, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rockford, Tennessee?

Anglers in Rockford , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) , Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) , Holston River , French Broad River (East) , Sinking Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockford?

Most commonly caught species around Rockford , TN : Largemouth bass - 12,561 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,340 reported catches Bluegill - 2,865 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,135 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,728 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Rockford fishing reports?

The latest Rockford , TN fishing reports are: @user-collin reported a nice Freshwater drum at Whiteoak Lake (Clinch River) . @KreiderFamfishing reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @landyn.walling reported a nice Channel catfish at Victor Ashe Park . @Gatorzillaa reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Gatorzillaa reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Rockford?

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Rockford

Latest Rockford fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Whiteoak Lake (Clinch River)

27 in · 6 lb

Smallmouth bass

16 in · 2 lb 3 oz

Channel catfish

Victor Ashe Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

Channel catfish

Fountain City Lake

15 in · 1 lb

Channel catfish

Fountain City Lake

17 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Rockford

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Tennessee can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of June 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Required licenses

Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.

Additional information

No size limit. No more than 5 black bass per day in any combination of species may be taken. This aggregate limit includes Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Coosa Bass.

Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

35°49′58.1″N 83°56′8.9″W

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FAQ about Rockford fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Rockford, Tennessee?

Anglers in Rockford, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River), Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River), Holston River, French Broad River (East), and Sinking Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Rockford?

Most commonly caught species around Rockford, TN:

Largemouth bass - 12,561 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,340 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,865 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,135 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,728 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Rockford fishing reports?

The latest Rockford, TN fishing reports are:

@user-collin reported a nice Freshwater drum at Whiteoak Lake (Clinch River).
@KreiderFamfishing reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@landyn.walling reported a nice Channel catfish at Victor Ashe Park.
@Gatorzillaa reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Gatorzillaa reported a nice Largemouth bass.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Rockford?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Rockford, TN. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: